overcoming adversity


 

SOPHIE ANDREWS
Sophie Andrews is the Chair of the Samaritans - a charity which she turned to during her darkest moments. Sophies childhood was a living nightmare, victim of abuse by her father, Sophie turned to self-harming. Now a successful author - story of triumph over adversity 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, Belief in yourself, power of human spirit, finding the courage

 rcc

RONA CANT
Rona Cant believes whatever you`re aiming for is achievable. Rona has competed in the BT Round the World Global Race and trekked across the Arctic. An inspirational speaker.

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Steer the right course, Just Do It!, Overcoming Adversity, Stepping outside your comfort zone

caroline

CAROLINE CASEY
Caroline Casey is the founding CEO of Kanchi and O2 Ability Awards and is also an international speaker and adventurer. Caroline is visually impaired to the degree she is registered as legally blind. An inspirational business speaker 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Change

 

ALAN CHAMBERS
Alan Chambers led the first British team unsupported to the North Pole. A former marine, Alan has also led expeditions to the South Pole as well as the largest environmental expedition "Feet of Green in 2008." A popular speaker

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Teamwork, change, overcoming adversity, leadership, Health/Wellbeing, Risk

Daniel Caines 

DANIEL CAINES
Highly accomplished professional athlete, Daniel Caines is the former World Silver Medallist and European & Commonwealth Games Relay Gold Medallist. In an injury hit career, Daniels message is one of self-determination and desire to succeed. 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Positivity, overcoming adversity, dealing with set-backs, You Can Do It!

 matt

MATT DICKINSON
Matt Dickinson is a Film Adventure specialist. Using dazzling audio visual presentations, Matt analyses the performance of the worlds top expedition teams and begs the question "What is it that separates those teams who achieve their goals from those who fail" 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, change, overcoming adversity

 

ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS
Alastair Humphreys is an explorer and Adventurer and motivational speaker. Alastair has cycled round the world for 4 years, raced a yacht across the Atlantic, Canoed 500 miles down the Yukon River and rowed to France with Major Phil Packer. A fun and lively speaker. 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Leadership, Determination, Overcoming Adversity, Working as a Team, Risk

 

MARK HUNTER
Olympic Gold Medallist Mark Hunter is the personification of sheer determination, winning the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. His story is of success and what it takes to achieve. 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, Teamwork, Winning, Determination, Leadership

 

LIZ JACKSON
Liz Jackson is the founder of Great Guns Marketing. An Inspirational business and after dinner speaker. Liz is now totally blind, but he rapidly failing eyesight did not stop her from building an highly successful company. Recently appeared on The Secret Millionaire 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, Customer Service, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, How to Start a Business

 

NEIL LAUGHTON
The Path to Peak Performance. Neil is an ex-royal marine and SAS soldier who has completed the 7 Summits, crossed the Sahara and jet-skied around the UK!!. An inspiring speaker. 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, Embracing Change, Managing Risk, Recognise your Potential

 

RICHARD MCCANN
An inspirational and moving speaker. Richard McCann`s attitude is "I CAN", and believes everyone can adopt that "I CAN Attitude. Having lost his mother to the Yorkshire Ripper, Richards life was left in pieces, but after further setbacks he has overcoming them and now is a successful author 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
I CAN ATTITUDE, Inspirational, Motivational, Positive Thinking, Overcoming Adversity

 john

JOHN NICHOL
John Nichol was a Prisoner of War during the Gulf War. His plane was shot down and face was plastered across the national press and across the world. A popular speaker for corporate events 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Surviving Challenges, Belief in Yourself, Leadership, Change, Planning


GARY NEWBON
Gary Newbon is the former Head of Sport at ITV. A broadcaster, producer and presenter, Gary has also worked for TALKSPORT, before joining Sky and hosting "You`re on Sky Sports" and "Time of Our Lives". A wonderful raconteur 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
After dinner speaker, managing talent, conference host, overcoming adversity


LEWIS PUGH
Lewis Gordon Pugh is one of the Worlds top long distance swimmers. Over a period of 20 years he has set 21 world records. Lewis has kayaked to the North Pole and swam at the North Pole. An international speaker, who has been asked by Head of States to speak to audiences.  

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, The Environment, Power of the mind, Leadership, Team building 

 

LISA POTTS
Lisa Potts is a former nursery teacher who was awarded the George Medal for Bravery. In 1996, Lisa was injured whilst protecting her school children from a machete attack. An inspirational speaker.

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Overcoming Adversity, Inspirational, Motivational

 dan

DANIEL TOPOLSKI
Daniel Topolski is a former Oxford Rowing Coach, BBC Commentator and Leadership & Team building speaker. Author of True Blue, Daniel led Oxford to one of the most famous Boat Races of all time, when 5 of his team withdrew from the race just 6 weeks beforehand.

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Working as a Team, Clear Water - How to beat your Competitors, Overcoming Adversity 

 geff

GEOFF THOMAS
Former England, Wolves & Crystal Palace footballer, Geoff has established the Geoff Thomas Foundation to raise funds into Leukaemia research, after Geoff was diagnosed with it himself. An inspiring speaker, who cycled the Tour De France route to raise money for Charity.  

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Determination, overcoming adversity, winning, leadership, change

 simon weston

SIMON WESTON OBE
Falklands Veteran, Simon Weston was aboard the Sir Galahad when it was attacked. Simon suffered 46% burns to his body. His story has been well-documented. A tireless charity worker, Simon is a true inspiration and moving speaker. 

 

SPEAKING TOPICS
Change, Overcoming Adversity, Liking the Person You Are, Motivational, Inspirational, Diversity & Dignity